Gregg Popovich says Spurs guard didn't play last year because he was a 'little fat ass'

The San Antonio Spurs have the best record in the NBA, and one of their most surprising contributors has been backup point guard Patty Mills, who has filled in capably when Tony Parker has sat out. Mills has been on the Spurs’ roster since midway through the 2011-12 season, but he’s only now starting to get significant minutes, and Gregg Popovich has a perfectly reasonable explanation as to why:

Pop, as always, succinct when asked why Patty Mills didn't play more last year: "He was a little fat ass."

That’s as good a reason as any not to give someone minutes. To Mills’ credit, he’s having the most productive season of his career. He’s played in 70 games for the Spurs (easily his most in a season) and averaged 18.5 minutes a game, up from 11.3 last season. Mills is averaging 9.8 points and 1.8 assists a game.

Gregg Popovich says Spurs guard didn't play last year because he was a 'little fat ass'

The San Antonio Spurs have the best record in the NBA, and one of their most surprising contributors has been backup point guard Patty (…)

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